Chapter 382: West Su Continent

Chen Hang followed the sound and looked over, only to see a wisp of faint demonic Qi suddenly drilling out from the remains of a Ghost Locust Demon not far away.

In just a few breaths, that demonic Qi transformed into the figure of a woman.

Like clouds, like mist, ethereal and indistinct—

Gu Yi swept her gaze across the scene, her eyes pausing for a moment on the corpse of the golden-robed man, and she roughly guessed the full story, shaking her head slightly.

"Is this Heavenly Demon your demonic pet? So that's how it is..."

Chen Hang said.

He saw that the Gu Yi before him was merely a wisp of spiritual sense; it was clearly because her demonic pet had been killed that the wisp of spiritual sense lodged within the pet had manifested.

But after raising an eyebrow slightly, he was too lazy to engage in a war of words with Gu Yi and continued to pack up the spoils.

As early as three months ago, he had already arrived at this Hukou River.

Later, after finding a piece of high-grade Cloud Splendor Yunhua Yunhua Long Gao, he had clashed with this golden-robed man from the Huzhao Sect.

In truth, during the battle, the golden-robed man had not been fighting alone but had brought a group of Heavenly Demons and ghosts to assist him.

Among them, this Ghost Locust Demon had the strongest combat power and an extremely fierce nature!

Chen Hang had indeed expended some effort to slay this Heavenly Demon.

And initially, seeing that the Ghost Locust Demon did not quite obey the golden-robed man's commands, Chen Hang had been slightly puzzled.

Now, seeing Gu Yi's spiritual sense emerge from within the Ghost Locust Demon, he understood.

But after realizing this, Chen Hang cast the matter aside and continued his search.

And upon this rummaging, he truly did find a usable treasure among the golden-robed man's belongings, and his eyes couldn't help but light up.

"Cloud Splendor Yunhua Yunhua Long Gao, also top-tier; what good fortune..."

He held a small wooden box in his hand, seeing a wisp of smoke permeating from the top of the box, crystalline like jade snow, beautiful within while its brilliance radiated outward.

The fragrance was faint and indistinct, making one feel refreshed and relaxed, with a strange sense of comfort.

And the wooden box, as the vessel containing the Cloud Splendor Yunhua Yunhua Long Gao, had also been deliberately placed under a restriction by the golden-robed man while he was alive, and it was currently struggling constantly, wanting to break free from control.

Chen Hang's thoughts stirred, and a clear breeze flew out from his crown, swirling a few times in the air before rushing toward the wooden box.

When the two met, there was immediately a continuous crackling sound, and sparks flickered in the air, dimming and brightening uncertainly.

Seeing this, Gu Yi was not surprised and said:

"Since you have come to Hukou River and already obtained the Cloud Splendor Yunhua Yunhua Long Gao, will you next make a trip to West Su Continent, or will you divert to an outer continent to gather herbs in those spiritual lands?"

Although the Outer Dao Heavenly Humans of West Su Continent used secret methods to painstakingly cultivate the two outer elixirs of Sky-Roaming Mud and Seven-Bright Nine-Light Ganoderma to great prosperity.

By relying on this practice, they provided an inexhaustible supply for cultivators of the orthodox Immortal Dao, allowing them to have no worries.

But given the vastness of the Nine Continents and Four Seas, it was by no means the case that without the Outer Dao Heavenly Humans of West Su Continent, one could not find other Sky-Roaming Mud and Seven-Bright Nine-Light Ganoderma.

It was just that the reputations of these two outer elixirs in West Su Continent were quite resounding.

Compared to the outer continents, it is also the easiest to obtain, that is all.

Chen Hang did not answer upon hearing this, only focusing his spirit to wear down the restriction on the wooden box bit by bit.

Before long, the spiritual light dissipated, and the smoke within the box stirred vigorously, as if it would break out of the box and leap into the sky at any moment.

Gu Yi was not surprised to see Chen Hang ignoring her, a cold smile appearing inexplicably at the corners of her lips.

She did not leave, but stood in place as if nothing were the matter, continuing to speak to herself.

And finally, after a crisp ringing sound, a crack appeared on the wooden box in Chen Hang's hand, and the restriction was broken.

Seeing this, he took out a small white jade porcelain bottle, and after putting the Cloud Splendor Yunhua Yunhua Long Gao from the box into the bottle, he looked at that wisp of Gu Yi's spiritual sense and said indifferently:

"I didn't know before that you could find such joy in yourself even when no one pays you any mind? It seems you have always been very talkative."

Gu Yi's eyes shifted, looking Chen Hang up and down, her phoenix brows raised, and she said with a half-smile:

"Young Master Chen is truly cold-faced and hard-hearted; clearly, I am only talkative in front of you. Why ask about things you already know in your heart?

As for my temperament, we... will not lack opportunities to meet in the future."

"Enough nonsense has been spoken. You have been watching for so long; have you seen any clues?"

Chen Hang looked at Gu Yi, his gaze calm and waveless:

"The reason you didn't erase this spiritual sense isn't it just to see to what stage my inner elixir refinement has reached?"

Having her thoughts laid bare by Chen Hang, Gu Yi did not show any embarrassment, her eyes only narrowing slightly.

After a moment of silence.

She shook her head slightly and said:

"Your cultivation progress is indeed not slow, but if this is all, it still doesn't count for much.

Chen Hang, I will wait for you in West Su Continent.

You and I... will have another battle then!"

After saying this, Gu Yi did not speak further with Chen Hang, cleanly dispersing this wisp of spiritual intent, which collapsed on the spot.

Chen Hang sneered inwardly and shifted his gaze.

At this moment, he looked up and saw only green mountains everywhere, green screens a thousand fathoms high, looking like a gorgeous brocade screen; it was truly a magnificent landscape.

And far away, several streaks of light, seemingly attracted by the commotion of his battle with the golden-robed man, were wandering between the emerald peaks, daring only to watch but not to approach.

Seeing his gaze sweep over from afar, even though he made no move.

Those streaks of light were like frightened birds, immediately retreating, and short, hurried sounds of apology and pleas for mercy rang out, as if they feared Chen Hang would kill them along with the others while he was at it.

Chen Hang shook his head slightly, raised his hand to beckon, and released the Jade Scenery Yujing Feigong, immediately flying into the hall.

With just a surge of his mind, the palace let out a thunderous roar and headed straight toward the direction of West Su Continent.

Not until the Jade Scenery Yujing Feigong vanished into the corner of the sky and its tracks were completely gone.

Only then did streaks of light rise from under the clouds far away, flying from all directions toward the place where Chen Hang had previously stood...

"Top of the Dragon Palace, head of the Four Courtyards, oh, right, and one should add second place in the Year-End Evaluation; the Gu Yi from the Huzhao Sect just now was suppressed by this kid. She fell to third in the Cave-Mystic."

Just at this moment, in a low mountain not far from Hukou River, there was a pavilion hidden among the trees.

The two people in the pavilion looked at the situation at Hukou River, their expressions different.

One had a look of mockery, his palms clenched helplessly.

The other was lost in thought, silent, his gaze complex.

Du Ao glanced at Liang Wenxian, who was sitting across the table from him in silence, sneered, and continued:

"As early as when we were at Daojun Fu Yu Lake in the Southern Region, you, Liang Wenxian, noticed this child because of Zhu Jing of the Chiming Sect, but unfortunately, after looking and looking, wasting half a day's effort, you still couldn't make up your mind to take this Chen Hang into your Northern Pole Garden.

Saying what, this child has no affinity with you?

Looking at it now, it was truly a load of nonsense!"

Speaking to this point, Du Ao became increasingly impatient.

He stood up abruptly, paced a few times in the pavilion, and flicked his sleeves angrily:

"A figure ranked second in the Cave-Mystic in the Year-End Evaluation, in the future, he might very well be one of our peers! If you, Liang Wenxian, could have made up your mind earlier and taken him as a disciple, not only could this True Person return happily to the Profound Abode Cave to enjoy blessings, hold power within the sect, and live freely!

Even you, Liang Wenxian, could have achieved your wish and returned honestly to the Northern Pole Garden to polish your Pure Yang Dao Fruit!

But in the time spent hesitating, a perfectly good seedling has slipped away into thin air again...

First Yan Xi, then this Chen Hang, both missed for no reason; what else do you have to say!"

This questioning could be called stern and severe.

And Liang Wenxian, hearing these words, was silent for a long while, then shook his head and let out a long sigh.

Du Ao was a Pure Yang True Person of the Profound Abode Cave, although his combat power was indeed a notch lower than his.

But when this person was young, he was famous throughout the Nine Continents and Four Seas for his innate divine calculation, known as observing ten thousand realms from the outside and examining one's heart from the inside, capable of calculating the rest of the sun and moon, making heaven and earth transparent!

If it came to attainments in innate divine calculation, only Chen Yushu could suppress him!

And Liang Wenxian was a high-ranking disciple of the Northern Pole Garden, a peer of Du Ao, and they had clashed and competed more than once.

Years ago, because he defeated Du Ao at the Danyuan Assembly and threatened Du Ao's life, he forced Du Ao to sign a legal contract, requiring him to find a good disciple for him before he could be free.

If not, he could only follow by Liang Wenxian's side and run errands for him.

And as these years passed, back and forth, Du Ao had already done his best to find no fewer than ten satisfactory candidates for Liang Wenxian.

Among them.

There were even figures like Chen Hang and Yan Xi.

But at the final moment, Liang Wenxian still found it hard to make a final decision, repeatedly missing out for nothing...

And today, the two passed by Hukou River and unintentionally bumped into this scene of Chen Hang gathering outer elixirs.

Seeing Chen Hang, the new annoyance and old frustration added together, making Du Ao truly filled with anger, his eyes almost spitting fire.

If he couldn't truly beat him.

He would have liked to kill Liang Wenxian on the spot just to feel better!

"Yan Xi is one thing; without that opportunity, his achievements in this life were destined to be limited, let alone becoming the son-in-law of the Dragon Lord, even dying of old age was a luxury. Only Chen Hang..."

Liang Wenxian's lips moved, he gave a slight bitter smile, finally bowed his head to Du Ao, bowed in apology, and sighed:

"Only this Chen Hang, it was my poor judgment, Junior Brother Du, consider it a debt I owe you."

As early as at Daojun Fu Yu Lake in the Southern Region, when Chen Hang was still in the Qi Condensation Realm.

Because that True Person Zhu Jing of the Chiming Sect unintentionally leaked a trace of Dharma power, Liang Wenxian and Du Ao also curiously came to Daojun Fu Yu Lake, wanting to see the reason.

At that time, under Du Ao's persuasion, Liang Wenxian had already noticed Chen Hang.

However, firstly, because Chen Hang's conduct was ultimately inconsistent with Liang Wenxian's temperament, his lineage had always been about true feelings and true nature, not paying much attention to aptitude or roots.

Within the Northern Pole Garden, it could be considered a rarity.

Therefore, although Chen Hang's conduct at the time was decisive, in Liang Wenxian's eyes, it did not suit his wishes.

And secondly, it was because of Chen Hang's background.

With Liang Wenxian's status, although he didn't need to fear Chen Yushu.

But in a situation where he had a choice, there was no need to form a grudge with this Demon Master for no reason...

However, if he had known earlier that Chen Hang would have today's achievements, no matter how inconsistent Chen Hang's conduct was with his temperament, or what kind of karma he had on him.

Liang Wenxian would have had to take him as a disciple and bring him back to the Northern Pole Garden to teach him!

And seeing Liang Wenxian bow in apology, Du Ao was truly taken aback.

He looked Liang Wenxian up and down a few times, and after a long while, shook his head:

"It's strange, it's rare to see you willing to bow your head to someone, but I truly don't understand, I've been troubled in my heart for a long time.

With your cultivation, why be so obsessed with taking a disciple? I heard..."

Du Ao's voice paused, then he continued:

"Does this have to do with that Northern Pole Old Immortal in your Northern Pole Garden?"

Among the Eight Sects and Six Schools, in one era, there should be three Daoist Lords and Great Virtues governing the world together, waiting until the era passes before proceeding with the change of candidates.

As the long years passed, this had almost become a convention.

If there were no exceptions.

The Immortal Ancestors of each sect and school were all roaming between the universes, and unless it was a major event concerning the rise, fall, or survival of the sect, they would never easily manifest their holiness.

Roaming the blue sky in the morning, descending to the vicissitudes of life in the evening, wandering in the mist and clouds, forgetting the form in the universe.

Hiding traces in the mountains of the earth, dwelling on the scenery in the pot—

Having shed the mortal womb and transcended the world, they could enjoy infinite and boundless freedom, unrestrained, and could be said to have long since jumped out of the cage of heaven and earth!

Such figures were mostly impatient to deal with worldly affairs, only focusing on comprehending the profound mysteries in hopes of advancing further on the Great Dao.

But the Northern Pole Old Immortal was an exception. Although this old man had attained the status of an Earth Immortal and was long since a person of longevity and freedom, he was particularly fond of dealing with matters large and small, his temperament was straightforward, and he had a deep friendship with Ancestor Fu Can of the Tai Fu Palace, being extremely compatible.

Du Ao heard that the Northern Pole Old Immortal had taken the initiative to volunteer when he attained the Union with Dao Realm, letting himself govern the world in the next era.

This kind of taking trouble upon oneself naturally made the Great Virtue Ancestors of the Northern Pole Garden happy to see it happen, fearing he might regret it later, so they signed a contract with him on the spot, each leaving their names.

Who would have thought that the Northern Pole Old Immortal was not only like this in the Union with Dao Realm.

After attaining the Immortal Industry, although he no longer governed the world personally, he did not go to roam the universe outside the universe, and manifested his holiness frequently within the Xu Du Heaven.

The outstanding disciples of the Northern Pole Garden were even able to hear this old man's teachings repeatedly, which could be considered a piece of immortal fortune...

At this time, hearing Du Ao ask this.

Liang Wenxian hesitated slightly, then nodded slightly:

"The matter of taking a disciple indeed came from the Old Immortal's suggestion, and it is related to an opportunity I will have in the future. The Old Immortal said that the higher the disciple's cultivation in the future, the greater the opportunity and benefit I will obtain."

Du Ao was startled upon hearing this, the expression on his face thoughtful.

"Forget it, the matter of Chen Hang was truly my poor judgment. The next one, if it is acceptable, I will take him into my sect." Liang Wenxian was silent for a moment, then told the truth:

"The time limit mentioned by the Old Immortal is already approaching. If I keep picking, I fear I will end up with nothing, I cannot hesitate."

"There's actually such a thing?"

Du Ao was surprised, then shook his head:

"Senior Brother Liang, you are truly of a cautious temperament, only now willing to tell me the truth!

If I had known this earlier, when I chose Yan Xi or Chen Hang, how could you have had such worries!"

After saying this, he pointed his hand far away and said:

"But the next one is far away in East Mi, and we will need to make another trip..."

Speaking to this point, Du Ao's voice also became somewhat hesitant, and he touched his chin and said:

"And the next person seems to have some connection with Chen Hang? I don't know if it's because my learning is not refined or some other reason, how could I get such a feeling? Strange, very strange!"

"Related to Chen Hang?"

Liang Wenxian frowned slightly, also lost in thought and silent.

And just when the two were discussing.

Chen Hang's Jade Scenery Yujing Feigong had already crossed mountains and seas, floating and sinking with the Void Heaven Divine Qi, scattering ten thousand points of brilliance, truly vast and ethereal, like stars flowing across the sky.

And time passed quickly, fleeting in an instant.

On this day, Chen Hang, who was meditating in stillness, was suddenly awakened by a soft call from the Jade Scenery Boy.

He opened his eyes and looked out, and his heart understood, smiling slightly:

"West Su Continent, hard work along the way, finally arrived here..."

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